Back in 2012 I discovered the craft of Marquetry, known in Spanish as Taracea here in Granada. The word taracea comes from the arab word ´Tarci´ which means to incrust. Since the 14th century Taracea has been produced in the city of Granada. So that´s over …
Over the past 10 days the top World Class Skiers met in Sierra Nevada Granada competing in the FIS World Championships. This international event had an impressive opening ceremony attended by the King of Spain. Sierra Nevada Granada is a ski resort located in Southern Spain …
Heading along to Hammam Granada on a cold february day with a good friend of mine. This place is tucked away, slightly hidden, just off Plaza Nueva, right in Granada´s historic centre. It wasn´t my first visit to this Hammam Al Andalus. I had been here around …
Fortuny is back! On Friday 3rd June Granada will hold the 6th Edition of the Pasarela Fortuny. This event showcases Andalusian fashion. A bi annual event, it has proved over past editions to be of interest at a national level for Spanish designers. Mariano Fortuny The …
Illora Wedding On the 28th of May the Duke of Wellington will hold a grand wedding in Southern Spain. The youngest daughter of the Duke will marry Alejandro Santo Domingo in illora. The bride to be Lady Charlotte Wellesley is engaged to the American businessman. Celebrations …
Some of the oldest bars in Granada follow the most Traditional Shops article. The most traditional cafés and bar in Granada have been open for over a century and are many are still in business today. Unfortunately the jewel in the crown El Suizo is no longer …
Spanish Silk may not be the first thing that springs to mind in the Andalusian Countryside. I have been to the Alpujarra endless times. Seeing these white villages perched on hillsides never bores me. Wandering around the narrow streets of these remote unspoilt corners of the …
Each October the city of Granada celebrates the ´Noche en Blanco´. White Night Festivals. You may have heard of La Noche en Blanco in Madrid or other European cities. This movement actually begin in Berlin in 1997 and has now reached most European cities. Find out …
Artists are continually inspired by Granada. Which is why I am thrilled to interview Eduardo from Edu:Art this week, who has created many works based on places and monuments in Andalusia. I have been a follower of his Instagram feed for some time now. He is one …
What is a Parador? A Parador is basically a luxurious hotel set on an historic site. There are around 100 in Spain and they are run by the government. The food and service offered in the network of Paradors is excellent and well known by many travellers. Some …